Jaffar bin Hussein (11 June 1931 – 11 August 1998) was a Malaysian banker and economist who served as the 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia from 1985 to 1994.
Jaffar Hussein | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia | |
| In office June 1985 – May 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Aziz Taha |
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Mohd Don |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 June 1931 Parit Jawa, Muar, Johor, British Malaya (now Malaysia) |
| Died | 11 August 1998 (aged 67) Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Resting place | Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur |
| Spouse | Rohila Abdul Rahman |
| Relations | Nur Jazlan Mohamed (son-in-law) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
Background edit
Jaffar graduated with a commerce degree from the University of Queensland in 1958. He served as chairman and chief executive of Malayan Banking Berhad prior to his appointment as Bank Negara Governor.[1]
Death edit
Jaffar died of pneumonia at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre on 11 August 1998, aged 67. He was buried at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.[2]
Honours edit
Honours of Malaysia edit
Malaysia :
Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (1974)[3]
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (1987)[4][5]
Johor :
Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (DPMJ) – Dato' (1980)[citation needed]- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Crown of Johor (SPMJ) – Dato' (1986)[6]
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP) – Dato', later Dato' Indera (1990)[7]
References edit
- ^ "Ex-Bank Negara Governor Jaffar dies". New Straits Times. 12 August 1998. p. 1.
- ^ "Jaffar buried at Bukit Kiara Cemetery". New Straits Times. 13 August 1998. p. 4.
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1974" (PDF).
- ^ "Senarai Penuh Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 1987" (PDF).
- ^ "665 on King's honours list". New Straits Times. 3 June 1987. p. 1.
- ^ "Honours for 177 on Sultan's 54th birthday". New Straits Times. 8 April 1986. p. 8.
- ^ "Johor Ruler heads Pahang honours list". New Straits Times. 24 October 1990. p. 8.
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